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musings from the editor

H
ow about using a 10 and a
1? was the suggestion for
the candles those big,
colorful, waxy ones that get dug into
a kids Carvel or vanilla cream birth-
day cake. A clever idea, but this was
not for a kids cake. The candles were
going to decorate a cake celebrating a
101st birthday!
Ilene Fine of Palm Springs, Cali-
fornia was turning 101 years old, and
having a big ol party. She didnt need
Smuckers to recognize her centenar-
ian achievement on TVs Today Show.
She already had plenty of love and
recognition from her family. She also
had plenty of moxy, mental acuity,
and her daily mile-long constitution-
als to the store and back to keep em
all marveling.
And who doesnt marvel at the
ageless aged?
Just the other night I attended a
wedding with one of my friends, an
ageless 85-year-old former flamenco
dancer, who was among the first class
of dance graduates at Juilliard. Boy, she
still had the moves. She danced with
the bride a special request with
the sinuous grace of her
younger Spanish dancer
self. The other guests, de-
cades her junior, watched
this gorgeous intergen-
erational duet, and feebly
tried to imitate my friends
smooth undulations and
twirls of her hand. How true
it is: imitation is the highest
form of flattery.
My affection and attraction for
the centarian (100 years old), nonage-
narian (90 and older), and more and
more commonly these days, the octo-
genarian (80 and older) run deep.
When growing up, I often heard
mention of the book Heidi, the Jo-
hanna Spyri childrens tale of the
Swiss orphan who goes to live with her
grandfather in the Alpine mountains.
The iconic story served as a point of
recognition for my name, which ap-
parently wasnt that common among
Jewish girls in Brooklyn. But there
were other reasons that the story cap-
tured my imagination. While Brooklyn
was a far cry from the Swiss Alps, and
I did have wonderful parents, I often
fantasized about having
a grandfather. I wanted
so much to have grand-
parents that in my young
mind, I concocted this idea
that my old-world Holo-
caust survivor parents did
double duty they were
my parents and they were
also kind of like my grand-
parents. They spoke English with thick
accents. They often conversed in Yid-
dish. My mother made gefilte fish and
kreplach from scratch. These all were
grandparent kind of behaviors.
Yet I still longed for a genuine bub-
by and zeide. Especially a zeide.
Perhaps that explained why I
was drawn to older men. I mean, re-
ally older men. A bald, slightly shak-
ing philosophy college professor, who
taught me about Artistotle, Plato, Ni-
etze, and William James, was among
my favorite teachers. The 80-some-
thing landlord of my first Greenwich
Village apartment became someone I
visited often. Id go to his apartment,
give him the rent, and remain there for
hours talking. Sometimes I visited him
mid-month to spend more time talk-
ing. Another grandfather figure was
Jzsef. I met him when I worked at a
Hungarian gourmet food store. It was
a part-time job in college. The store
sent mail order Hungarian products
across the country, and Jzsef worked
in the mailroom. He was older and
alone, and one time, I invited him to
our home for dinner. I remember my
mother was more than a bit baffled by
this guest and not terribly thrilled.
What was a young woman doing with
this old man? Grandfathering, I guess.
How fitting to think about the gen-
erations as we approach Passover.
Some of us will be lucky enough to
have our grandparents present. Some
of our children will be lucky enough to
have their grandparents at the table.
Our seders will be a timeless
transmittal of the story of the Exo-
dus, which links all of the generations.
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Test Drive
Manischewitz
Kids Edition
Passover Treats
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
T
hey may be able to make scram-
bled eggs, a salad, a sandwich, and
even be coached on more com-
plicated creations, but my kids dont
spend that much time in the kitchen. I
mean how long does it take to open and
close the refrigerator door? But I need-
ed a couple of volunteers to test drive
the new Kids Edition of Manischewitzs
Matzo Pizza and Smore Matzo kits, and
they were drafted. (So much for volun-
teering).
Right off the bat, we were impressed
by the products packagingespecially smooth inside Tastes like real
by the triangularly shaped, red, white
and green box for the matzo pizza. It re-
ally looked like a pizza! Matzo pizza is
a Passover staple in this house. So fol-
lowing the instructions, we took out the
6-inch triangle-shaped matzo, added the
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packet of sauce (which comes with),
and then our own cheese, and topping
(green olives). Popped into a preheated
350-degree oven for 10 minutes, and voi-
la, pizza. Matzo pizza.
The verdict?
Easy to make. I like the sauce.
Cool shape. I want more.
The smores, which comes with a
package of mini matzos, pareve dark
chocolate, and marshmallows, needed
microwave preparation. But when it was
finished, in a snap, or two 10-second
zaps, it also got the thumbs up.
Chocolately, crunchy. Gooey,
Smores.
Out of the mouths of babes. Or rath-
er, into the mouths of babes.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
Children.
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Perfect Desserts
That Are Perfect for Passover
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
Rocky Road Fudge

P
assover is a favorite holiday of family, history and
community. Its also about food food, glorious,
chametz-free food.
Glorious, chametz-free food is what Naomi Nach-
man delivers in her debut cookbook, Perfect for
Pesach: Passover recipes youll want to make all year
(Artscroll/Shaar Press).
Ms. Nachman, a food columnist, kosher caterer,
and host of her weekly Table for Two radio show on
the Nachum Segal network, grew up in Australia watch-
ing her mother and grandmother prepare feasts for the
family. Her parents also ran a Pesach hotel program out
of Sydney, Australia for 28 years.
We were always very Pesach centric, she said.
In the book, Ms. Nachman, has culled recipes from
her own Pesach catering business (The Aussie Gour-
met), and has created new ones with the goal of help-
ing you prepare delicious meals without making the
process too complicated or exhausting.
Here are a few dessert recipes that the chil-
dren and adults will enjoy this Passover.
Ingredients
cup nondairy whipped topping, not whipped
1 (10-ounce) bag good-quality chocolate chips
1 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup nuts
Method
1. Line 1 (8-inch) square pan with parchment paper
cutting the paper long and wide enough to overhang
the sides.
2. Combine topping and chocolate in a small pot.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the
chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows and nuts.
Pour into prepared pan; refrigerate for a few hours
until firm.
4. Remove from fridge and cut into small squares.
Yield: 18 pieces

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Vanilla Cupcakes Vanilla Glaze

Ingredients Ingredients
4 eggs 1 cup powdered sugar
1 cups sugar 1 teaspoon oil
cup oil 2-3 teaspoons water
1 3.5 ounce box instant vanilla pudding sprinkles, optional, for decorating
1 cup potato starch Method
Method 1. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 1 (8-12 cup) cup- water to form a glaze. If needed, add an additional teaspoon
cake pan with paper liners; set aside. of water to reach your desired consistency.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs with sugar until 2. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes; top with sprinkles, if
combined. Add remaining ingredients; beat to combine. desired.
3. Pour batter into prepared pans, filling them about full. Yields 8 to 12 cupcakes
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until tops are set.
5. Cool completely before topping with Vanilla Glaze
(optional).

Bettys Fruit Sorbet Method

Ingredients 1. Allow the frozen fruit of your choice to defrost slightly. In a bowl of a food
Strawberry Sorbet processor fitted with the S blade, puree the fruit. Add oil and sugar, process-
ing throughtly until very smooth. Even when you think its ready, process for an
4 cups chopped frozen strawberries
additional few minutes.
cup oil
cup sugar 2. Place the puree into a freezer-proof container; freeze for 6 hours.
Kiwi Sorbet 3. Remove from freezer; allow to defrost slightly. Process again until smooth and
4 cups chopped kiwi flesh, frozen creamy. Return to freezer until reader to serve.
cup oil 4. Repeat process for each fruit.
cup sugar
Yield: 8 servings per variety
Cantaloupe Sorbet
4 cups chopped cantaloupe flesh, frozen Reproduced from Perfect for Pesach by Naomi Nachman with permission from the
cup oil copyright holders ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, LTD.
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Jewish Art on the Palette

At Glen Rock Hebrew School
T
he Glen Rock Jewish Cen-
ter Hebrew School has
launched a new program,
Jewish Art and Artists that
was added to the curriculum
this semester.
This series of hands-on
workshops introduces students
to the lives and artworks of fa-
mous Jewish artists past and
present. Each class focuses on
one artist and will begin with
a presentation and lively class
discussion through which chil-
dren learn about the artists
life, their artworks, and in what
ways their Judaism influences Children at Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew School make stained glass windows la Marc Chagall.
their creative thinking.
After a demonstration of Jewish identity. Taking inspira- the regular class time schedule, taught art to children in the New She earned her BFA from the
the artists primary medium tion from the artist who is the once per month for each grade. Jersey public schools through Rhode Island School of Design
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proach in a fun atmosphere. Students 201-391-8329

Children are involved in all
Glen Rock Jewish Center is proud Hebrew School activities
including: Jewish customs
to offer a Hebrew School class for
and ceremonies, music,
children with special needs. library, and more. If desired,
children can be given the
Kulanu, which means All of Us, is a skills and training to become
Hebrew School class for Jewish children a bar or bat mitzvah. Class
(ages 7 through 13) with special needs. meets every Sunday from
It incorporates effective educational 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
practices for children of differing needs Our instructor is a certified
and learning abilities to strengthen special education teacher
their Jewish identity and appreciation and will be assisted in the
of the Jewish community. classroom by several aides.
For additional information contact:
Rachel Blumenstyk, Hebrew School Principal
at 201-652-6624 or principal@grjc.org
learn with our music Tefilla teacher and
clergy, and experience Shabbat together.
Please see our ad on page 11.
Temple Emanuel of North Jersey
558 High Mountain Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
201-560-0200
www.tenjfl.org
Temple Emanuel of North Jersey wel-
comes participants of all backgrounds
and ages. We value individual spiritual
growth, Jewish learning, the Zionist
dream, and acting in the world to make
it a better place Our prayer services are
traditional, egalitarian, and Conservative,
and men and women participate equally.
We encourage interfaith families to join
us and become a part of our community.
Our close-knit membership includes peo-
ple and families from Bergen and Passaic
counties, New York and beyond. Please
see our ad on page 10.
Early Childhood Program (ECP) at
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley
87 Overlook Drive
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Debbie Wanamaker, ECP Director
email: cheryl@tepv.org
Our programs are for infants4-year-olds
In our Parenting Center, parents come
with their children 6 weeks to 2 years. Be-
tween the ages of 1 and 2 years old, these
children transition over time to an On My
Own program where parents leave their
children for 2 hours, twice a week. Now
the toddlers are ready for the 2, 3 and
4 year old classes. In addition, we have
enrichment programs after school, such
as cooking, tennis, woodworking and art.
Our children develop a sense of autono-
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Ages: 14 months6 years
Where fun and learning go hand in hand!
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Religious School

Young girl being coached by Mamanet team player Karen Tzour

Kandy at the JCC.

At Temple Emanu-El, we believe that

Mamanet Mothers Jewish children should experience Judaism
Play and Pay It tangibly, emotionally, and intellectually.

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M
amanet, the new womens sport for mothers
that has taken Israel by storm, has come to the
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more than 80 mothers and coaches, who come out one
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the JCC.
In addition to playing a fun, competitive game and
serving as health-minded role models for their chil-
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Discover the early childhood gem
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Recently, to mark International Womans Day and
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special needs who attend life skill programs at the JCC
Guttenberg Center for Special Services, and taught
Exceptional, developmentally appropriate
them how to play the sport. They paired up with more early childhood curriculum
than 20 young participants and showed them how to High teacher to child ratio creating
throw and catch the ball and then they all took to the
nets, played a great game with a lot of cheering and cel-
a warm, nurturing environment
ebrating and high fives, and when the game was over, NAEYC accreditation for achieving the highest
the Mamanet team presented every young adult who standards in education, health and safety
participated with festive Purim packages containing
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Jewish Values Jive with Boy Scout Troop
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
I
t was 1977 and Apple Computer was
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ceeded Gerald Ford as the 39th Presi-
dent of the United States, and Fleetwood
Macs Grammy award-winning album Ru-
mours was released.
It is also the year that Daniel Chazin
became the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout
Troop 226, the only Jewish Boy Scout
Troop in Bergen County. (There are oth-
ers in Highland Park, West Orange and
Cherry Hill.)
Today, Mr. Chazin remains at the
helm of the small, but mighty organiza-
tion that not only gives the teenage boys,
ages 11 through 17, a sense of camarade-
rie, recreation, purpose and fun, but also
accommodates their Jewish lifestyle and
dovetails with their Jewish values.
The Boy Scouts of America is the
largest scouting organization in the U.S.
and one of the largest youth organiza-
tions with more than 2.4 million youth
participants and nearly one million adult
volunteers. It was 1910 and, since then,
more than 110 million Americans have
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been participants in programs at some
time.
In Bergen County, the Jewish Boy
Scouts was originally chartered in 1970
under the auspices of The Moriah School
in Englewood, and later chartered and
sponsored by The Jewish Center of
Teaneck, where weekly Monday meet-
ings are held, said Mr. Chazin. There are
about 20 active members today.
The Boy Scouts of Americas goal
is to train youth in responsible citizen-
ship, character development, and self-
reliance through participation in a wide
range of outdoor activities, educational
programs, and, at older age levels, ca-
reer-oriented programs in partnership
with community organizations.
Uri Gutfruend of Bergenfield grew i
up in the 1980s in Teaneck and served
as a Boy Scout during his middle and d
high school years. Now, three of his sons e
have been involved. His eldest, Shai, c
18, has aged out, but was a Boy Scout; Scouts and leaders are on a backpacking trip in Harriman State Park. a
Moshe, his 16-year-old is currently in the a
Troop 226, and 7-year-old Benjamin is a tion Ahavat Achim in Fair Lawn. vance. When there is food, it is kosher.
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When it comes to values espoused
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natural child birth and breast feeding,
who would allow the baby to stay with
her from the moment of birth and, of
course, would allow the father in the de-
livery room.
How about the doctors qualifica-
tions? Shouldnt that be a factor? I won-
dered. Doctors are necessary only if
New theres a problem, she said. Then you
need all their tricks.
Arrivals I thought that was a bit cavalier. A
few years earlier I had written a maga-
for zine article about congenital birth de-
fects, so I was nervous throughout both
Spring! pregnancies. Sharon, however, was calm
and determined. She enrolled in a natu-
Newborn to ral childbirth course at the Maternity
Boys and Girls 16 Center, then housed in a grand mansion
on Manhattans East Side. She joined La
Leche League, and became a fanatical
expert about breastfeeding. She brought
her La Leche League pamphlets to the
hospital for her confinement, and gave
instruction on the subject to the other
women in her room. One new mother
was the wife of a neo-natal physician
who came to visit, and eagerly attended
Sharons lectures. She even instructed
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Our second baby was born in a hos-
pital with a right thinking staff, but no
place is perfect. Sharon awoke in the
middle of the night, walked down the
hall to the nursery and saw a nurse giv-
ing the baby a bottle. Sharon rapped on
the glass and told her to stop. If the
babys hungry, give him to me! The next
day she told the doctor what happened.
I want to get out of here. This is not a
safe place. Theyre poisoning my baby.
During her first pregnancy New York
was in the grip of a strike by oil truck
drivers. It was mid-winter and no fuel
was being delivered. Our building had
no heat or hot water. Sharon was eight
months pregnant. I had the flu. With no
hot water I didnt shave. I grew a beard
that I kept for years after the children
were born. I thought that if I took it off
they would be frightened by the stranger
in their midst.
As time for the birth approached,
Sharon became dilated, but for three
weeks nothing happened. Then the
membrane broke and she was told to
come to the hospital and she would be
induced. No ones going to induce me,
she announced. That was the signal for
the labor pains to start.
Since I would be in the delivery
room for the second birth, we packed a
bottle of champagne for the trip to the
hospital. When Sharon felt pings in the
cervix, the doctor told her to rush in at
once. Instead she strolled there, and had
to calm the excited staff that exclaimed,
Where have you been?
The baby will be born when it wants
to be born, she said. It doesnt want to
be born in the street. Then to boost the
doctors ego, she said, I only need you
to tell me when to push.
The doctor, good-natured and pain-
fully tolerant, asked, Why do you al-
ways lecture me?
Because you need an education,
she said, then added Im 40 years old.
I dont want anyone to interfere. The
baby was born without any contractions.
As she was waiting to leave the
hospital Sharon passed a room where
a student nurse was giving a course
in breastfeeding. Sharon listened a
while, then took over the course. The
nurse was grateful and her supervisor
was beaming.
Forty years later, Sharon, mother of
two and grandmother of five, received
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H E I D I M A E B RAT T
S
pring 2017 fashions for youngsters
are running the gamut, from flow-
ers to distressed garments, to em-
broidered patches, to colors, muted and
bright.
Alene Brodsky Bloom, co-owner of
Carlyz Craze in Teaneck said that flo-
rals, butterfly prints, cactus patterns,
stripes, and tie-dyes are big this season.
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Flowers, embroidery, bursts of color are in bloom
Dresses, always a winner, are great for
that instant all dressed up look. Ac-
cessories include flowery, sparkly head-
bands, hair bands and bows.
At Marcias Attic for Kids in Engle-
wood, buyer Susan Silverstein said that
girl fashionistas are wearing lace-up T-
shirts, shorts and dresses, rose embroi-
deries, patches in a variety of shapes
and sizes, distressed garments, paint-
splattered looks especially metallic
Marcias Attic for Kids
Lu Lu Belle
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paint magic sequins, unicorn designs,
and bomber jackets, in satin fabric, em-
broidered, and with patches. Boys are
rocking rock n roll T-shirts, distressed
garments, and clothes with patches, and
in camouflage patterns.
The well-dressed youngsters shop-
ping at Lu Lu Belle in Closter can have
spring clothing in colors ranging from or-
ange, blue and light gray, to navy blue and
white with touches of yellow. Top sellers
Carly'z Craze
Marcias Attic for Kids
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include ensembles from 3 Pommes, Deux
Par Deux, as well as other brands. Also
very popular, animal prints, especially
elephants, said Nanette Plescia, owner of
the new boutique. In footwear, Ms. Plescia
said, Mini Melissas remains popular. And
for young girls and tweens, Terez leggings
are a very hot item.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
Children.
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This is my favorite phrase to use in my
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The answer is still no. fingers and teaches kids to move to-
Children can endlessly whine
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When theyre asking for
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Winning Cooperation
With the Strong-Willed Child
A d i n a S o c lo f
D
o you have a child who has
a hard time listening to what
you say? Who takes every di-
rective as an opportunity to resist
and fight back? Its exhausting.
Here are 7 ways to help your
strong-willed child listen.
1. It is not all bad:
Remember that strong-willed chil-
dren already have the indepen-
dence theyll need to be respon-
sible and dependable adults. Being
strong-willed is a virtue. Its a sign
of good character, creativity and
persistence. Taking a positive view
of your child puts you in a better
state of mind that enables you to be
more creative in trying to get your
child to listen.
2. Avoid direct commands:
Most children balk at direct com-
mands, Take out the garbage!
Get into bed! But strong-willed
children despise them. When we
bark orders at them, they will im-
mediately move into fighting mode.
It is helpful if we circumvent their
natural reaction to fight by finding
other better ways to let them know
what is expected of them.
The best way to do that is to
3. Give them choices:
Strong-willed kids need to have a
say in what they do and how they
do it. Anything can be a choice,
even things that may seem silly to
adults.
Do you want to brush your teeth
now or in 5 minutes?
Do you want your blue or your
green towel when you get out of the
bath.
Do you want the blue or the red
cup?
Do you want to play with the
Legos or the ball?
Should we leave the park in 5 or
10 minutes?
And with older kids:
I need help with dinner. Do you
want to make the salad or set the
table?
The bus comes in a half hour. Do
you want me to come in and wake
you up again or would you like to set
your alarm for a few more minutes?
Choices are a great way to
give these children the power
they crave, while still giving them
the structure they require. It is a
healthy compromise.
4. Describe the problem:
Often times when we talk to kids we
sound accusing:
Dont yell at your sister!
Why do you have to make such a
mess with the glue!
Will you just get into the car
already!
This makes strong-willed
children dig in their heels. Ac-
cording to Adele Faber and
Elaine Mazlish in their book,
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen,
its better if we just describe the
problem:
Name calling hurts.
Glue can get really messy
In order to get to Grandmas in
time, we all need to get into the car
in a timely fashion
It seems like a lot of extra effort
but when we describe the problem,
we avoid giving orders. What needs
to be done becomes obvious in
the context. When the child has to
think, Hmm glue can get messy, I
think that means I need to be more
careful, they are more likely to
comply. Haim Ginott, an eminent
psychologist, taught this skill be-
cause, Self-inferred decisions de-
crease deference, reduce resistance
and invite collaboration.
5. Use I Statements:
I statement are great because they
are less confrontational and more
neutral. Here are some examples:
I STATEMENTS
The paint spilled, we need a pa-
per towel.
The glass broke, we need a
broom
YOU STATEMENTS
You spilled the paint.
You broke the glass.
When we put you into the
statement, it turns into an accusa-
tion. It puts children on the defen-
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Time with the Family, whatever you may call
it, there are plenty of places in and around our
area to get out and about, to have some fun, learn a few
things, and work out the kinks, or work up a sweat when
you have the time and can get away from the grind.
Here are a few of the places and spaces that will
keep you and your family busy:
eek from 4 pm to 10 pm
all w Ask inside for details

Disneys Beauty and the Beast

Area theaters

Disneys Beauty and the Beast is a live-action re-tell-

Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
201-200-1000
www.lsc.org
The interactive science museum and learning center lo-
IHOP Englewood cated Hudson County first opened in 1993 as the states
first major state science museum and now boasts and
Home of the Handmade Milkshake hosts countless visitors and cutting edge exhibitions. It
has houses science exhibits, the largest IMAX Dome the-
141-147 N. Dean Street ater in the U.S. educational resources, and the original
Englewood, NJ Hoberman sphere, a silver, computer-driven engineering
artwork designed by Chuck Hoberman. Right now, visi-
201-568-8088 tors can check out MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibi-
tion, which includes live demonstrations, visitor partic-
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another Whoa! Did you see that, or didnt you see that?
show designed to make one question their perception
of the world and reality itself.
High Exposure
More than 407,000 likes. 266 Union St., Northvale
201-768-8600
www.highexposureclimbing.com
ing of the studios animated classic, which refashions
the classic characters from the tale as old as time for
a contemporary audience, staying true to the original
music while updating the score with several new songs.
Beauty and the Beast is the journey of Belle, a bright,
beautiful and independent young woman who is taken
prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she
befriends the castles enchanted staff and learns to look
beyond the Beasts hideous exterior and realize the kind
heart and soul of the true Prince within. The films cast
includes, Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the
Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow
villager who woos Belle; and Oscar winner Kevin Kline
as Maurice, Belles eccentric, but lovable father.
Sahara Sams Oasis
535 North Route 73, West Berlin
856-767-7580
www.saharasams.com
When school is out, visitors can get their splash on at
Sahara Sams Oasis, one of New Jerseys premier in-
door waterpark is open all year. The family fun center
was built with a retractable roof and provides clean,
safe, affordable playtime. During the spring break, April
8 to April 23, there will be two weeks of non-stop fun.
Float on a Monday, celebrate Tim-Buk-Tuesday, catch
waves on a Wednesday, or splash with friends Thursday
through Sunday. The waterpark is open everyday during

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der one roof, the 20,000 square-foot venue bills itself as
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Facebook. a one-stop shopping, heart-stopping, adrenaline pump-
ing, extreme sporting facility for tots through adults.
It also features, 42-feet of rock climbing walls, 14,000
square feet of climbing terrain, obstacle training cours-
es, an action adventure room, Ninja Warrior course, and
a double salmon ladder. On April 10, 11, and 12, High
Exposure will be offering a Ninja Warrior Camp with Joe
Moravsky, the warrior weatherman.
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BounceU of Paramus
70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus
201-843-5880
www.bounceu.com
Turn any day into a bouncing fun celebration by visit-
ing one of BounceUs Open Bounce events. The facility
with endless inflatables is a great spot for children and
those older to bounce off the walls and burn off all that
pent-up energy. Check out their calendar to see sched-
ule of events. Look for special events, such as Wednes-
days with Friends, and Throw Back Thursdays, as well
as other specials.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.

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How to Treat Teenage Acne

H E I D I M A E B R AT T

A
cne is practically a fact of life for
most teenagers. About 8 in 10
preteens and teens have acne. In
fact, acne is so common, its considered
a normal part of the teen to adult transi-
tion.
But its prevalence makes it no eas-
ier, or less painful for teens that must
contend with the red bumps, blemishes,
or worse, which can definitely impact
self-esteem during critical confidence
building years.
About Our Children consulted with
Dr. Iris Kopeloff, chief of dermatology
for the Valley Medical Group, and clini-
cal assistant professor of dermatology
at New York University School of Medi-
cine, for her expertise.
About Our Children: What is acne,
and why do so many teenagers get acne
during adolescence?
Dr. Iris Kopeloff: Acne is the most
common skin condition that is an in-
flammatory condition that commonly
begins in puberty and affects adoles-
cents. Roughly 85 percent of adoles-
cents have acne.
While the exact cause is unknown,
there are many reasons why acne de-
velops, including overactive oil glands
that produce too much oil. The oil then
combines with the skin cells and the Do not pick or squeeze pimples. You Dr. Kopeloff: Diet remains contro- the last decade, or is something on
pores can become plugged. Bacteria want to prevent scarring and permanent versial, but there is increasing evidence the horizon?
that lives on everyones skin can then marks. Avoid astringents and exfoliating that a low-glycemic diet is better for Dr. Kopeloff: There are new topical
multiply and result in acne lesions. type products because you want to pre- acne. Stress may play a role. Acne is not therapies, including topical treatments
Factors that can contribute to acne vent unnecessary dryness. caused by greasy foods and chocolate. to reduce sebum production. There are
include hereditary factors, hormones, While keeping the skin clean is im- AOC: What is your best advice for laser and light-based treatments. And
and while not directly proven, emo- portant, dirt does not cause acne. youngsters whose self-esteem is as- newer topical therapies that combine
tional stress. Treatments include over the counter sailed by chronic acne? different products.
There are different types of acne benzoyl peroxide products, salicylic Dr. Kopeloff: Be diligent with your AOC: Is there anything else you
lesions: blackheads, whiteheads, pim- acid products, topical antibiotics, and treatment. Almost everyone experiences would like to add?
ples and cysts (or deeper lumps under retinoids. some acne during his or her teen years. Dr. Kopeloff: Keep sports helmets
the skin). Acne can be located on face, There are newer combination type Early treatment is helpful. Be careful of and equipment that may be in contact
neck, chest, shoulders, back. It is rare acne treatments. Word of caution: Ben- what you put on your face. See your der- with skin clean.
in young children and especially in chil- zoyl peroxide products can bleach matologist to help develop a good skin
dren less than 8 years old. In that case, I things (watch those sheets and towels!). regimen. Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
would consider evaluation by a pediatri- For more moderate to severe acne, AOC: Is there anything new in Children.
cian or endocrinologist. oral antibiotics are the standard treat-
AOC: Is it more common among ment. There area concerns about in-
teenage boys or teenage girls? creasing bacterial resistance and there-
Dr. Kopeloff: In the adolescent pop- fore, duration of treatment with oral
ulation, it is more common in boys, but antibiotics is limited.
in post-adolescents, it is more common Other treatments may include hor-
in girls. monal therapy (including the OCP). Oral
AOC: What are the best treatments Isotretinoin is used for severe nodular
for acne? cystic acne, severe scarring acne. Newer
Dr. Kopeloff: The best treat- treatments include laser and light based
ment depends on the type of acne and treatment
severity. AOC: Can acne be prevented?
Start with topical therapy for mild Dr. Kopeloff: Treat early lesions. Do
acne. Skin should be cleaned with a not pick or squeeze pimples. Be patient!
gentle cleanser once or twice a day and Treating acne takes time and it is impor-
after sweating. Be careful. Over zealous tant to apply the prescribed regimen as
washing/cleansing and scrubbing can directed.
irritate the skin and actually make acne AOC: How do diet, stress and life-
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1. Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew Schools Gimel and Daled classes enjoyed a post-Shabbat show with The
Bible Players, who use Torah plays and improv games to teach.
2. Shomrei Torah in Waynes Religious School students perform for the Purim shpiel/play.
3. Valley Chabads Eternal Flame welcomed its forth year of fellowship teens recently for an event in
Woodcliff Lake where they met Seymour Kaplan, of Brooklyn. He was a WWII veteran who liberated Dachau
concentration camp.
4. Pink was the color of the day recently at The Academies at the Gerrard Berman Day School in Oakland. The
kindergarten through grade eight school joined many other schools nationwide that day in participating the
Sharsheret Pink Day. Teaneck-based Sharsheret helps young women with breast and ovarian cancer.
5. The Jewish Center of Teanecks Menorah Men entertained at the Youth Purim Carnival, which drew
hundreds. Pictured, Nachum watches the Menorah Men, his father, Josh Levine, on the keyboard piano; and
Jonathan Resnick on the drums.
6. Temple Beth Or of Washington Townships youth leader and teacher Shawn Fogel, far left, 10th graders, and
Rabbi Noah Fabricant, far right, attended the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaisms LTaken Social Justice
Seminar in Washington D.C.
7. The ballroom floor at Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne was transformed into a 70,000-piece Lego Reenactment
of the ancient city of Shushan as architect Stephen Schwartz led the program to help celebrate Purim.
8. Ben Porat Yosef first graders welcomed family and friends last month to celebrate their Mesibat HaSiddur
(siddur play). The students sang, danced, spoke in sign language, performed three stories about tefillah
(prayer), and received personalized new siddurim.
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Passover Extravaganza
at The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is hosting a Passover extravaganza on April 9 featuring art, music and
dancing. Families with children 3 years and older can join in and set themselves free to the
soulful sounds of the music makers Vered and the Babes. They also can create a musical
instrument, craft a unique storybook, and add to the giant sculptural Seder plate installation
at the museum. The event is free with admission to the museum. Sunday, April 9. Noon to
4 p.m. The Jewish Museum, Scheuer Auditorium,1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St., Manhattan,
212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Opera
for the Family at bergenPAC
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, the house opera company of
the bergenPAC, presents Bring the Family to the Opera on April 23 with a new
production that will appeal to all family members. This well-received program
continues to introduce children and the extended family to live, fully staged
performances of grand opera as the composer intended. The latest production
presents Giuseppe Verdis timeless work AIDA, a tragic story of love, jealousy
and horrible revenge. Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m. at the bergenPAC, 30 North

Cirque Ziva
Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org.

Comes to bergenPAC
Come see the unparalleled award-
winning acrobatics, traditional
dance, ancient and contemporary
music, and theatrical techniques
of Cirque Ziva, performed by the
Golden Dragon Acrobats, the acro-
batic troupe from the Cangzhou,
Hebei, province in the Peoples
Republic of China. Its members
are athletes, actors and artists
who have studied and trained for
their craft since early childhood.

Bust That Myth

Daredevil-like stunts of seem-
ingly impossible feats are part
and parcel of the performance.
Just remember. Dont try these at
home. Saturday, April 22, 7 p.m.
bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt
St., Englewood. 201-227-1030,
www.bergenpac.org.
at Liberty Science Center
Can you really huff, puff, and blow a house down? Does toast always land butter-
side down? What keeps you drier, running in the rain or walking through it? In
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition at the Liberty Science Center, visitors can
put these myths to the test just as the team from the popular MythBusters TV
show has done for years. Use scientific observations and curiosity to search for the
truth behind some commonly held beliefs. On display in our largest gallery, the
exhibit overflows with hands-on props and gadgets from the show. Liberty Science
Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org.

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To Our Readers: This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, its a good idea to call to
verify details before you go.
DaybyDay
Saturday, April 1
Kid Friendly Shabbat in Jersey City:
1011:30 a.m. Lots of stories and fun. Kiddush
following celebration. Bnai Jacob, 176 West Side
Ave., Jersey City. 201-435-5725, www.bnaijacobc.
org.
Beauty and the Beast at Barnes & Noble:
Celebrate the release of the movie with sing-
ing and fun activities. Attendees get a mini-
poster and bookmark while supplies last.
Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus.
201-445-4589.
Sunday, April 2
Chocolate Seder at Temple Emanu-El,
Bayonne: Jewish Learning Project hosts a
Chocolate Seder a family adventure connect-
ing travel, history, freedom and fair trade cacao
recipes. 10 a.m. to noon. Temple Emanu-El, 735
Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne. 201-436-4499.
templeemanuelbayonne@gmail.com.
Raise the Curtain: A fundraiser for the Bergen
Performing Arts School at bergenPAC. 2 p.m. For
information, 201-227-1030, gala@bergenpac.org,
201-816-8160.
Happy 105th Birthday, Girl Scouts!: Girl Scouts
of Northern New Jersey will host a birthday and
enrollment party and information event for girls
in kindergarten through 3rd grade. 2:304 p.m.
at the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jerseys
Riverdale Service Center, 95 Newark Pompton
Turnpike, Riverdale. To register for this event,
contact Paulette Brauch at pbrauch@gsnnj.org or
973-248-8200.
Dance Show Benefit: Cresskill Performing Arts
is producing a dance show at 3 p.m. at Cresskill
High School, 1 Lincoln Drive, Cresskill, to benefit
A Slice of Hope. For tickets and more informa-
tion: www.tututix.com/cressperformingarts.
201-390-7513.
The Healthy Kids Running Series: First of a five-
week running program for youngsters pre-K to
8th grade. 45 p.m. Van Saun Park, 216 Forest
Ave., Paramus. Also Sunday April 9, 34, 30 and
May 7. The $35 registration fee for series. For
information, Peter Kantzilieris, 201-857-5279.
Monday, April 3
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Classes in Jersey City: For
youngsters preparing for bar and bat mitzvah.
56 p.m. Congregation Bnai Jacob, 176 West
Side Ave, Jersey City, info@bnaijacobjc.org,
201-435-5725.
Tuesday, April 4
Toddler Time at the Library: This story time
program at the Teaneck Library introduces young
patrons to the library. Caregivers participation
is very important. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Toddler Tuesday at the Mall: Toddler Tuesday
10 a.m. at PlaySpace (located in the Food Court)
at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus.
Fun activities, giveaways and playtime. Westfield
Garden State Plaza, Routes 4 and Routes 17, off
exit 160 and 163.
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PJ Library Baby Meetup in Hoboken: Jewish
stories, songs and guest speakers for parents and
babies under 24 months. 11 to 11:45 a.m. USH,
115 Park Ave., Hoboken. kaplanprograms@gmail.
com.
Wednesday, April 5
Wednesday Story Time at Barnes & Noble:
Come to the childrens department for a special
story reading, fun activities and craft making.
11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South,
Paramus. 201-445-4589.
Meet the Artist Reception: Paintings and prints
by Noel Gussen. 79 p.m. JCC on the Palisades,
Waltuch Art Gallery, 411 East Clinton Ave. Tenafly,
201-569-7900.
Thursday, April 6
Mother Goose Time at the Library: This story
time program at the Teaneck Public Library is for
children 2 years to 3 years old. This program
introduces young readers to the library. 10 a.m.
Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road,
Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Lap Time for Infants: This story time program
at the Teaneck Library introduces the young-
est patrons to the library. 11 a.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
PreK through Grade 12 Educator Event:
Getting Parents on Your Team; How Parent
Support Can Make a Difference in Your Students
as Readers and What You Can Do to Make it
Happen presented by Dr. Colleen Carroll. 4 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus.
201-445-4589.
Friday, April 7
Temple Emeth Family Worship: Family Shabbat
service at 7:30 p.m. 1666 Windsor Road,
Teaneck. 201-833-1322, www.emeth.org.
Carol King Shabbat: Congregation Bnai Israel
in Emerson will host a Carol King Shabbat
service from 7:309 p.m. when traditional
prayers will be set to music of Carol King. An
oneg will follow the service. 53 Palisade Ave.,
Emerson. 201-265-2272, office@bisrael.com,
wwwbisrael.com.
Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El invites
the community to join them for a Shabbat
Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Service is led by
Rabbi David Widzer and Cantor Rica Timman.
221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Saturday, April 8
Corduroy Bear Visits Paramus: The popular cos-
tume character visits at 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble,
765 Route 17 South, Paramus. 201-445-4589.
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Story Time:
Special event 11 a.m. with Drew Daywalt, author
of the New York Times bestseller, The Day the
Crayons Quit comes out with another humor-
ous picture book. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17
South, Paramus. 201-445-4589.
Sunday, April 9
Spring Birding: Explore the gardens and wood-
lands with naturalist Gabriel Willow . Ages 10 and
older welcome with an adult. Free with admission
to the grounds. On the grounds 9:30 a.m. Wave
Hill, 649 W. 249th St., Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200,
www.wavehill.org.
To Add Your Event to Our Calendar
Send it to:
Calendar Editor
About Our Children
New Jersey/Rockland Jewish Media Group
1086 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 0766 AboutOCaol.com
or fax it to: 201-833-4959
Deadline for May issue (published April 28):
Wednesday, May 19
Monday, April 10
Community Seder With Chabad of Upper
Passaic County: For seder veterans or curious
explorers, an authentic experience is in store.
7:30 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center, in Haskell.
$50 adult; $30 child. 201-696-7609. rabbi@
jewishhighlands.org.
Family Seder at Lubavitch on the Palisades:
Gourmet food, warm atmosphere, authentic seder.
8 p.m. Lubavitch on the Palisades, 11 Harold St.,
Tenafly, 201-871-1152. www.chabadlubavitch.org/
seder.
Community Seder in Franklin Lakes: Chabad of
NWBC Franklin Lakes will host a seder at 6 p.m.
at the Chabad Jewish Center, 375 Pulis Avenue
in Franklin Lakes. The evening is $60 for adults
and $36 for children age 12 and under. For
reservations and more information please call
201-848-0449 or visit us online at www.chabad-
place.org/seder.
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Classes in Jersey City: For
youngsters preparing for bar and bat mitzvah.
5 to 6 p.m. Congregation Bnai Jacob, 176 West
Side Ave, Jersey City, info@bnaijacobjc.org,
201-435-5725.
Tuesday, April 11
Family Seder at Lubavitch on the Palisades:
Gourmet food, warm atmosphere, authentic seder.
8 p.m. Lubavitch on the Palisades, 11 Harold St.,
Tenafly, 201-871-1152. www.chabadlubavitch.org/
seder.
Temple Emeth Annual Seder: Held on the
second night of Passover. 6 p.m. 1666 Windsor
Road, Teaneck. Adults $48, Children 52 $24,
under 5 no charge. Reserve by Monday, April 3.
201-833-1322.
Vacation Art: Tour and art. Learning to draw
what you see in nature. Geared for families with
children 6 to 10. Limited space $25/$15. Wave Hill
House, 1:303 p.m. Wave Hill, 649 W. 249th St.,
Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Second Night Seder at Temple Emanu-El
in Bayonne: Temple Emanu-El will host a
Second Night Seder, led by Rabbi Jacob
Benzzaquen. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy
Boulevard, Bayonne,201-436-4499 or
templeemanuelbayonne@gmail.com.
Passover in Closter: Temple Beth El, Temple
Emeth of Teaneck and Temple Sinai in Tenafly
invite the community at 10:30 a.m. to join them
for a Passover Morning Festival Service followed
by a Matzah Brei Brunch. 221 Schraalenburgh
Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Wednesday, April 12
Vacation Art: Tour and art. Learning to draw
what you see in nature. Geared for families with
children 6 to 10. Limited space $25/$15. Wave Hill
House, 1:303 p.m. Wave Hill, 649 W. 249th St.,
Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Thursday, April 13
Vacation Art: Tour and art. Learning to draw
what you see in nature. Geared for families with
children 6 to 10. Limited space $25/$15. Wave Hill
House, 1:303 p.m. Wave Hill, 649 W. 249th St.,
Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
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Friday, April 14
Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El invites the
community to join them for a Kabbalat Shabbat
Service at 6:30 p.m. 221 Schraalenburgh Road,
Closter. 201-768-5112.
Saturday, April 15
Shabbat Services & Brunch at Temple Beth
Am, Bayonne: Join Temple Beth Am for 10:30
a.m. Shabbat services, followed by a matza brei
brunch. Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne,
201-858-2020.
Wednesday, April 19
Wednesday Story Time at Barnes & Noble:
Come to the childrens department for a special
story reading and fun activities and craft making.
11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South,
Paramus. 201-445-4589.
Thursday, April 20
Cosmic Bowling: With the Bergen County YJCC.
Come for bowling, food, fun night with YJCC
friends. 79:30 p.m. Brunswick Zone Fair Lawn
Lanes, 22-22 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, $40 per
person includes diner and bowling. Send checks
payable to YJCC to 605 Pascack Road, Township
of Washington, NJ 07676 or register online at
yjccbowling.eventbrite.
Young Fantasy Reads at Barnes & Noble: Join
the Young Fantasy Reads Book Group. Being
discussed The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel
Meets World by Dean Hale and Shannon Hale.
7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South,
Paramus. 201-445-4589.
Friday, April 21
Temple Emeth Shabbat Music Service: Music at
8 p.m. including Rabbi Steven Sirbu, Cantor Ellen
Tilem and the Temple Emeth band. 1666 Windsor
Road, 201-833-1322, www.emeth.org.
Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El invites the
community to join them for a Shabbat Unplugged
Band Service, featuring members of the congre-
gation and klezmer clarinetist, Marty Laskin, at
7:30 p.m., led by Rabbi David S. Widzer, Rabbi
Beth Kramer-Mazer and Cantor Rica Timman.
221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Friday, April 28
Tot Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El will hold
its monthly informal Tot Shabbat led by Rabbi
Beth Kramer-Mazer and Cantor Rica Timman at
5:15 p.m. This Tot Shabbat is open to all nursery
school age children and features song, stories,
and a craft about Israel. 221 Schraalenburgh
Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Family Friendly Shabbat in Closter: The com-
munity is invited as Rabbi David S. Widzer, Rabbi
Beth Kramer-Mazer and Cantor Rica Timman are
joined by our Junior Choir, Rinat Beth El and our
Religious School students, to lead us in a fam-
ily friendly Shabbat Service at 6:45 p.m. Temple
Beth El is located at 221 Schraalenburgh Road,
Closter.
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About

B'nai mitzvah
BROOKE ACKERMAN
Brooke Ackerman, daugh-
ter of Amy and Lawrence
Ackerman of Old Tappan,
celebrated becoming a bat
mitzvah on February 11 at
Temple Beth El of Northern
Valley in Closter.
JORDYN AUERBACH
Jordyn Auerbach, daugh-
ter of Jennifer and Jason
Auerbach of Woodcliff Lake
and sister of Jessie, 9, cele-
brated becoming a bat mitz-
vah on March 4 at Temple
ELIORA
FORMAN-VIDAVER
Eliora Forman-Vidaver,
daughter of Deann Forman
and Sid Vidaver of Teaneck,
and sister of Liam and Noam,
celebrated becoming a bat
mitzvah on March 11 at
Congregation Beth Sholom in
Teaneck.
BRETT KARPF
Brett Karpf, son of Allison
and Jeff Karpf of Ridgewood
and brother of Alex, Owen,
and Will, celebrated becom-
JOLIE LEFKOWITZ
Jolie Lefkowitz, daughter
of Suzanne and Robert
Lefkowitz of Montvale and
sister of Noah, 9, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
March 18 at Temple Emanuel
in Woodcliff Lake.
KIERAN WALLACH
Kieran Wallach, son of
Margarita and Peter Wallach
of Tenafly and brother of
Michela and Alexis, celebrat-
ed becoming a bar mitzvah
on March 11 at Temple
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a surprising request. Her nephews
pregnant wife asked Sharon to be her
doula, the person who, along with the
midwife and the husband, helps dur-
ing childbirth.
She readily agreed and joined the
young couple in a birth preparation
course. One night, months later, Sha-
ron was at a Hadassah meeting. Her cell
phone rang. It was her niece calling from
her home in Washington Heights to say
she was in labor, and please meet her
near the bus station.
Sharon and I rushed uptown and
there on a street corner was the couple,
he with a small suitcase and she with a
large belly. It was midnight. They were
a short walk from one of the nations
great medical centers, Columbia Pres-
byterian Hospital, but they had chosen
a hospital and a midwife in Englewood,
New Jersey, across the George Wash-
ington Bridge.
Take a taxi, I urged.
No, bus is okay. Weve done
it before.
Yes, but can the bus driver deliver
a baby?
In the terminal we found the bus, not
a conventional Jersey Transit, but a non-
descript vehicle badly in need of a paint
job. I expected to see crates of chickens
strapped to the roof.
Is he a licensed driver?
Sure, but hes non-union, and hes
paid less.
I returned home. Sharon boarded
the bus with the parents to be. Because
of a detour en route to the bridge, the
trip was circuitous through the lonely
streets of Washington Heights before
crossing the river and finally into En-
glewood. The bus stopped. The three
crossed the highway and waited in dark-
ness. Finally they saw headlights. It was
the midwife coming to take them to her
home where the birth would take place.
And so it did. For Sharon, the doula, it
was a surreal experience. How different
it all was 40 years ago, yet the happy re-
sult was the same.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen
Record in New Jersey, then the New York
Herald Tribune where he was City Hall
bureau chief. Later, he was a public infor-
mation officer for the New York City Transit
Authority and editor of one of its employ-
ee publications.

Emanuel in Woodcliff Lake.
ISABELLE BATTERMAN
Isabelle Batterman, daugh-
ter of Adena and Daniel
Batterman of Harrington
Park, celebrated becoming a
bat mitzvah on March 11 at
Temple Beth El of Northern
Valley in Closter.
MICHAEL BERNSTEIN
Michael Bernstein, son of
Lauren and Mark Bernstein
of Old Tappan, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah
on January 28 at Temple
Beth El of Northern Valley in
Closter.
ing a bar mitzvah on March
18 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
JACOB KRAMER
Jacob Matthew Kramer, son
of Rachel and Marc Kramer
and brother of Rachel,
celebrated becoming a
bar mitzvah on March 4 at
Temple Beth Sholom in Fair
Lawn. Joining in the celebra-
tion were his grandparents
Vivian Kramer and Bronya
and Arkadi Tauber and great-
grandparents Helen Blatstein
and Joseph Tauber.
PARTY
Emeth in Teaneck.
ALEXANDRA WEBER
Alexandra Weber, daughter
of Deborah and Neil Weber
of Allendale and sister
of Theodore, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
March 11 at Temple Beth
Rishon in Wyckoff.
JESSICA WEISS
Jessica Weiss, daughter of
Drs. Kim and Jeff Weiss of
Wyckoff, and sister of Aaron,
Ayla, and Jordan, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
February 25 at Temple Beth
Rishon in Wyckoff.
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